FR 03N24 — Elizabeth Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 03N24 — Elizabeth Peak in CA

Road corridorStanislaus NF, Mi-Wok Ranger District

3.0 mi from Mi-Wuk Village

Maps 3,823 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stanislaus National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 4/15–12/15Stay limit: 21 days · Per calendar year, counted per ranger district
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileWEAK
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 790 ft over 5.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • South Fork Stanislaus River runs 0.9 mi off.
  • Elizabeth Peak stands 1,110 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles southwest.

Rules

  • In any undeveloped location within one Ranger District for longer than 21 total days during a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–72°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.